Application Information

The New School Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL) welcomes applications from motivated individuals whose previous education and other accomplishments show potential for effective and creative work as English language
teachers. All applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university by the time of enrollment. You can take the program full-time or part-time.

Admission to the MA TESOL program is based on a number of factors. Applications are reviewed by an admission committee consisting of admission counselors, the director of the MA TESOL program, and members of the faculty. Your statement of purpose, academic
transcripts, résumé/work history, letters of recommendation, and required personal interview are all carefully evaluated. ESOL teaching experience is not a prerequisite for the Teaching concentration, although it is welcome.

Application and Financial Aid Deadlines

Application Deadlines

Spring Priority Deadline: October 15

Summer Priority Deadline: January 15

Summer Final Deadline: April 15

Fall Priority Deadline: January 15

Fall Extended Deadline: April 15

Fall Final Deadline: July 15

Applications received by priority deadlines are considered for first round of admission and scholarship consideration. Applications may be accepted after deadlines. Please contact the Admission Office for more information.

Financial Aid Deadlines

Merit Scholarships The New School's graduate programs offer competitive, merit-based scholarships and fellowship that cover a percentage of tuition and are renewable. Scholarship awards are included in applicants’ admission decision
letters. International students are eligible only for merit scholarships.

Federal Student Aid If you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, we encourage you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be found at
www.fafsa.gov. The FAFSA is available each year on October 1. The New School’s federal school code is 002780. You do not need to wait for an admission decision to apply for federal aid.
Submit your FAFSA by our FAFSA Priority Deadlines below.

Fall: February 1

Spring: November 1

Application Instructions

The Office of Admission is available to you during the application process. You are encouraged to email Gabriela Garcia Juarez at
garciajg@newschool.edu with any questions during the application process.

All applicants are required to apply online. Save your work frequently and print a copy for your records. You must complete all required fields and uploads prior to submission.

Any additional supporting documents that need to be sent by mail must include an
Application Materials Cover Sheet. All supporting materials must be received before your application can be reviewed.

Students seeking readmission or non-degree coursework must contact the Office of Admission for instructions on completing the application.

See below for additional information regarding submission of transcripts and recommendations.

Required Application Materials

Application

Application Fee

The application fee is $50. The fee is paid through the online application and is non-refundable.

Transcripts

Unofficial Transcripts: Applicants must upload an unofficial transcript, mark sheet, or academic record for each institution (even if you didn’t receive a degree) in the Educational Background section of the online application.

All transcript uploads must be accompanied by a key, a legend, or the back copy of the transcript.

Non-English transcripts must be accompanied by an English translation. Records from non-U.S. institutions must have grades or marks and contain a copy of diploma if the degree has been conferred.

Make sure your name appears on the transcript/record. Scans must be clear and legible.

Do not mail materials that have been uploaded with the online application or any other materials unless requested by the admission office.

If you experience trouble uploading your transcript, email
enroll@newschool.edu and give a detailed description of the issue and attach the document in question.

The New School reserves the right to require official transcripts at any time during the admission process. Any fraudulent activity or discrepancies found between uploaded and official transcripts will result in the immediate revocation of admission and/or
dismissal from The New School. Transcripts uploaded with the online application are considered unofficial.

Official Transcripts: Applicants offered admission will be required to submit official transcripts (as well as official certified translations and evaluations of the transcripts/mark sheets and degree certifications if the degree was
earned outside of the United States) to The New School. Admitted applicants must submit all official transcripts pertaining to their entire academic career.

Your offer of admission will be contingent upon the receipt and verification of these official documents. New students will not be permitted to register for their second semester of study until all official transcripts (including degree-awarding transcripts)
have been received by the Office of Admission. Transcripts uploaded with the online application do not satisfy this requirement.

Transfer Applicants: Please contact the Office of Admission for questions about transfer requirements.

By Mail: Official transcripts should have an original signature or a raised university seal, and must be in a sealed envelope that has been signed or stamped by the issuing university’s registrar or records office. Applicants can either
send official transcripts with an
Application Materials Cover Sheet or request that institutions send transcripts directly to The New School. See “Mailing Address for
Supplemental Materials” for mailing address in the Additional Instructions and Information section below.

Electronic Transcripts (U.S./Domestic Institutions only): The New School accepts electronic transcripts only from our approved vendors. The New School’s approved vendors, in order of preference, are

Parchment Exchange

SCRIP-SAFE International

National Student Clearinghouse

We do not accept electronic transcripts sent directly by a student or school offices. Note: All international academic credentials must be submitted as indicated in the International Academic Credentials sections below.

International Academic Credentials: All transcripts not written in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

If using WES, visit
www.wes.org for instructions and to begin the application process. The “Required Documents” section will explain what to send. If you request your report online, search for “The New School”
when selecting our institution. WES will send your completed evaluation directly to The New School.

If using another NACES provider, follow instructions for that provider. Mailed evaluations and translations should be sent to the mailing address provided for supporting materials. Applicants forwarding these sealed documents should include an
Application Materials Cover Sheet.

Recommendation Letters

Two recommendation letters are required for all degree applicants. Letters should be written by individuals who have personal knowledge of your work. Whenever possible, letters should come from faculty members who have instructed you. If necessary, professional
recommendations should address skills that are relevant to your academic qualifications to do graduate-level work. For applicants to Curriculum Development, one of the recommendations must be from a teaching supervisor who can speak to your abilities
as a teacher.

Recommenders can submit recommendations online. Instructions are included with the online application. If preferred, the recommendation forms may be sent by mail in signed, sealed envelopes. To send by mail, download the PDF recommendation form found
in the online application, complete the Applicant Information section, and save the form. Forward the saved form to the recommenders to complete the remaining sections and submit. Applicants may also send signed and sealed recommendations to the Office
of Admission using an Application Materials Cover Sheet. Applicants who wish to submit their recommendation through Interfolio should instruct the service to forward letters via e-mail to enroll@newschool.edu.

Statement of Purpose

In 700 to 1,000 words explain your interest in and preparation for graduate work in TESOL. Discuss in detail how the New School program will help you attain your professional and personal goals. Briefly describe your basis for interest in an online (or
blended on-campus and online) master’s degree program.

Résumé

Interview

Once your application is completed and the Admission Office has forwarded it to the departmental admission committee for review, you will be contacted for a required admission interview, which will help the faculty gather additional information to determine
your suitability for the MATESOL program. A final admission decision will be made after the required interview has occurred.

Test Scores

TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE: All applicants whose first language is not English must submit valid TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores. The minimum score required for TOEFL (IB) is 92, for IELTS is 7.0, and for PTE is 68. Our TOEFL institution code is 2554.

The New School does not require TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores for applicants who have earned a four-year degree from a U.S. college/university or from a university where English is the primary language of instruction (minimum of three years attendance).
Upon review of your application the Admission Office may require you to submit an English Language Proficiency test score to further evaluate your candidacy.

Arrange for the testing service to send your test scores directly to The New School using the institution codes listed above. We accept scores taken within the past two years. If your scores are older, you must retake the test.

Additional Requirements for Applicants to the Concentration in Curriculum Development

In addition to the required application materials, applicants to the concentration in Curriculum Development are also required to submit the following materials (see details of Teaching and Teacher Training Requirements):

Official copy of your earned ELT Certificate

A lesson plan and corresponding teaching materials

A short essay in which you discuss your philosophy of teaching

One of the two letters of recommendation must be from a teaching supervisor

Teaching Experience Requirement: Applicants must submit proof of having taught an English as a second language (ESL) or English as a foreign language (EFL) class for a minimum of 600 hours over four semesters for university-level teaching
and 720 hours for all other teaching. Please note that tutoring does not fulfill this requirement.

Teacher Training Requirement: Applicants must receive The New School Certificate in Teaching English or an equivalent. The minimum requirements for acceptance of the certificate are

100 hours of classroom or online instruction at an accredited school

A teaching practicum in which participants teach ESOL students

Acceptable certificates include the New School Certificate in Teaching English, the CELTA, RSA, or CTEFLA.

A certificate or transcript, including evaluation materials, especially teaching evaluations if available, must be submitted. If you do not have a certificate, other teacher training will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the English Language Studies
department.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applying to More Than One Program

In any given term, a student can apply to only one department or program within The New School. Applicants who file more than one application in a given semester will be required to withdraw one of the applications, and application fees will not be refunded.

Application Materials

All materials submitted in association with The New School application become the property of The New School and cannot be returned to you or transmitted to a third party.

Readmission

The Application for Readmission should be completed by students who wish to return after an absence of four semesters (fall and spring). If you would like to
apply for readmission, review the readmission deadlines and requirements in the Readmission section of our
How to Apply information.

Application Status

Applications become complete and ready for review once all required items have been received by the Office of Admission. You can check your application status online at the
Admission Hub.

Allow at least 14 days from the date you submitted your application for items to be matched and shown as received on the Hub. Applicants are responsible for following up with schools and recommenders to confirm that items have been sent.

The Office of Admission will periodically notify applicants by email if their file is missing any documents and again when their file is complete for review. These notifications are sent to the email address provided in the online application.